Mistral breezes onto European cruise scene

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French shipyard Saint-Nazaire Chantiers de l'Atlantique has delivered the newly-built, 47,900-g flagship, Mistral, to Piraeus, Greece-based Festival Cruises ahead of schedule. Mistral is powered by a diesel electric propulsion system that integrates four Wartsila 12C38V diesel engines. Four 7,650KW, 3-phase 60Hz alternators provide the power generation on board. In addition, Mistral is outfitted with two finned rudders and a set of retractable stabilisers. Festival Cruises will begin Mistral's advertised cruising season from the port of Genoa on July 1999.

Shipbuilding industry, Festival Cruises, Saint-Nazaire Chantiers de l'Atlantique

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Gas turbines blow in

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The surprise decision of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd to specify combined cycle turbines for some of its ships was shaped by several factors. One was the knowledge that the steam turbines would have minimal gas emissions. Another was the fact that reduced machinery space requirements permitted the building of 50 more cabins. Other factors that came into play were considerations related to turbine efficiency, fuel type, fuel consumption, inlet air volumes, noise and maintenance costs.

Turbines and turbine generator sets, Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing, Combined Cycle Gas Drive Turbines, Usage, Gas-turbines, Gas turbines, Steam-turbines, Steam turbines

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Small movements - big impact

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Engine problems at Royal Caribbean Cruises LTd. proved disastrous to the company's performance and revenue potential. In Feb 1999, the cruise line operator decided to pull out a total of 6 ships from service, following a major engine problem. Reports revealed that Royal's two most prestigious ships, including the Grandeur and Enchantment of the Seas, suffered massive engine failures which caused a 45-minute power blackout.

Maintenance and repair, Shipping industry, Passenger ships

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